John Tavares may actually be able to focus a bit more on his personal numbers while he continues the delicate balancing act of being the Leafs’ captain during a tumultuous start. The captain led the NHL in inner slot goals last season, with 21. “It’s been a different start for me personally this year,” said Tavares, who also welcomed a new son just prior to training camp. The team was criticized for failing to compete to acceptable standards during a one-sided loss in Pittsburgh two Saturdays ago. Tavares was shown handing the game puck to Keefe after his first win as Leafs coach last week, and promising things will get better, presumably for both him and his teammates.

Source: thestar November 26, 2019 01:30 UTC